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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07

strong opposition On the part of their
neighbors. They would be looked upon
as an intolerable nuisance anywhere. 1t
is a foregone conclusion that their reser-
walton will be opened to settlement the
coming spring, and it is to be hoped that
neither the citizens of Billings or any
other Montana town will have cause to
complain as to the solution Of this prob
lem.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07
Sighting for the Advantage In the Senate

WASHINGTON, December 2.-The caucus
of the democratic senators was held to-
day to which an informal report Of the
caucus committee was submitted respect
ing decision of the cases of senators
Turpie, of Indiana, and Faulkner, of West
Virginia. The matter was discussed at
considerable length but no time of action
reached and the matter was put over IN
til tomorrow at II o'clock, to which hour
the caucus adjourned. The usual course
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07
In Favor of the c. p. R.

CHICAGO, December 2.-The deferential
allowed by the American trans-continen-
tai lines to the Canadian Pacific IS thirty
cents on first class freight from New York
and 25 cents from Chicago to San Fran
CISCO On other freights the deferentiaIs
in favor of the Canadian Pacific range
from 25 cents to cents.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07
"A Claim for Damages.

HELENA, December I'm a case on
trial at Bozeman wherein the Northern
Pacific is sued for the loss of a car load of
horses, the defendant has brought q wit
ness from Texas to testify in it's behalf.
The plaintiff in the case is A. w. Haul.
The horses were placed in box car in
stead of stock car and while en- route
were smothered.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07
Found Guilty.

CLEVELAND, O.. December John
Couphlin. a partner Of Blinky Morgan,
indicted for the murder of Deltie D. Cul-
lioan was found guilty of murder in the
first degree at Ravenna this afternoon.
4 motion for new trial was filed.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07
Pardoned by the President.

WASHINGTON, December -Rodger
Colamson convicted of polygamy and un-
lawful cohabitation and sentenced in No
yember, 1884, to three years and six
months imprisonment in the Utah peni-
tentiary, has been pardoned by the presi-
dent.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07
"As Others See U.s."

A gentleman recently over the Manitoba
says it is amusing to note the restlessness
Of the people of Great Falls and Benton
along the line travelling on the cars They
can scarcely realize that the road is reilly
completed and that they are going by rail
where but few months ago they thumped
along on the old stage coach. Husband
man.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07
The Presidents Message.

WAsHrNGr6N, December 3 Secretary
Fairchild has completed the preparation
Of his annual report to congress. 1t gives
his views in regard to the surplus and tar
if at considerable length. The pras;t SC
message viii be sent to congress Tuesday,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07
Sullivan and Mitchell to Fight.

LONDON, November 80 Sullivan and
Mitchell were matched tonight to fight
to finish with bare knuckles for $500
side. The date of the fight is not yet ar
ranged.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07
More Good News for Butte

BUTTE, December From New York
special to the Miner: Gable adyices re
ceived to-day from London, show Chill
bars advanced to 967, los. to-day-an ad-
vance of los. over yesterdays figures.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07
Increase,


The above satisfactory showing resulted
mainly from an increase in values of lands,
town lots, and improvements on public
lands, and to a less extent by an increase
in moneys and credits, merchandise, and
other assessable property. The only
items showing a decrease are those in cat
tie and swine-the formes representing a
loss Of $542511, and the latter a decrease
of 1890 It will be seen from the above
that Choteau county's record will com
pare favorably with that of any other in
the territory, and with the developments
now going on in this section, it promises
to continue close to the head Of the pro
cession
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07
The shonkin Association Cattle Sold.

We are indebted to Messrs. Tingley
Brothers for the following telegram re-
lating to the sale of the Shonkin cattle.
UNION STocK YARDS,
CHICAGO, December End 1887.
I'll Neg Brothers, Be4atoa.
G tile arrived late. All sold together
S3Gij. Boardman's brought 1886. Prices
cattle brought s.. 85.
RosENBAUM Bros.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07
Where Real Estate is Worth Money.

LONDON, December 2-Lord Salisbury
has sold free hold property on Cecil and
Salisbury streets strand, comprising 83,-
600 square feet, for 100000.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07
Retired on his LaureIs.

LONDON, December 2Adyices from
Melbourne say that Beach, the oarsman,
has resigned the championship and re-
tired from aquatics, and that Hanlon
has challenged Kemp
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-07
Choteau County's Wealth.

From an interesting abstract Of Cho-
teau county's assessment for the current
year, furnished by County Clerk Rogers,
we learn that the assessment of 1887
shows an increase over that Of 1886 by
some $786,873 as follows:
Total valuation, 1887. ........ 81 81 800
do do 1886. 6...........3 ,584, ,682
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1887-04-07
Range slaughtering.

Much has been written lately con-
cerning the possibility OF making the
beef slsughtering business pay when
conducted in range country. Their
lie no avoiding the tact that the attempt
has been made in several places where
il has failed ss q paying investment.
Now, in as much as the great dim.
Guilty the cattle grower meets with in
realizing profit on his beef is the
enormous percentage Of it's value con-
sumed in freight from the range TO
the eastern markets, rs well as the
profits Of the middlemep, slaughtering
near the ranges and shipping the
dressed beef instead of the live animal,
would seem at the first blush 10 solve
the difficulty.
What the reasons are why range
slaug htering has not been always sue
cessfdl, and how to make il successful.
are matters OF vital import to every
stock grower In the range country.
One reason has been that slaughtering
establishments have not been able ~
purchase continuous supply Of beel
cattle, and this has been CAUSED in n
large measure, fiom the fact shat
stock men are reluctant 10 sell cattle on
realize If shipped tc Chicago. The
chance of competition and the possi
bility ofa rising market are temp
tatiuDs to dispose OF their cattle in !,
way that is little speculative. Cattl,
growing Is a speculative business, AND
an average western man likes TO bach
his opinion, which he doesin this cas-,
by taking els chances OF striking the
market at the right time-wben price,
are high.
In the face OF the fact that range
slaughterinR establishments have not
been often successful hitherto, IL is in
di.putable that this plan Of disposiDg
OF beef cattle will eventually be adopt
I'd to the great advan age Of the stock
grower. The saving in freight and
the avoidance OF loss and injury TO the
cattle during transit would alone max.
u considerable profit.
The question Is, how can a slaugh.
tering business be conducted TO make
II pay as an investment and at the
same time pay the stock grower as
good or better prices for bis product
than he would obtain by sending il to
al eastern market
At present the only feasible plan
would seem to be for some large cattle
outfit 10 take hold of the business,
slaughter their own beef and ship 1t to
any point where there IL a market,
also to slaughter for other cattle
growers at a certain price or commits
sion per head, the owners Of such cat
tie to assume the risk of shipment to
any market they please, also take
their chances Of the price realized. A
plan similar TO this has been adopted
by the Australian cattle and sheep
growers and reports state that the
plan has worked very successfully
Stock Exchange.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1887-04-07

III 900 In addition To the..Filley and
Chaplin notes, II he would assist in
securing payment Of the insurance
money.
Then Mr.. Burton resolved TO bring
the criminals TO justice. The insur-
ance companies refused to assist him,
but he expended 5000 Of his own and
over 5000 contributed by friends.
During his pursuit Of the gang he
travelled 1900 miles. He was con-
stantly bounded. harrsssed and even
threatened by Kissane and his friends
Few persons are aware that
emissaries Of Kissane were instru.
mental in causing Mr.. Burton's death.
In the summer of 1855 he visited New
York, and, ss lad been the case
throughout his travels in the United
States and Canada, his every move
ment was watched by Kissane's agent ts.
Early In the fall he became the victim
of u mysterious illness and returned to
bis home here. He fingered y few
months but never recovered, dying on
December IL. 1855.
The fact was established at the time
tbet hieeouc D lIltuue uku buCcttutu
In smuggling q subtle poison into his
food, and bis death resulted, despite
the efforts of the best physicians TO
save him. Mr.. Burton wrote during
bis travels book giving a detailed &C
count Of the case, but 10 was never
put into print. Ii was entitled "The
Drama Of Crime, or Tragedies In Real
Life" According TO the preface, the
book contains, among other things, -
complete confession by William
Kissane."
Col. G. w. Doubleday, OF this city,
who was one of "Filtustern Walkers
command in Nicaragua, told q re.
porter last night that he knew Kis-
sane when the latter was acting as
commissary Of the expedition. He
says Kissane was sort Of desperate.
While IL was not known in Nicarau.
gns that Kissane and Rogers were
Identical, the officers for some reason
suspected that he was the same man
who wss mixed up In the Martha
Washington disaster.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1887-04-07

Upon application Of the Northern
Pacific railroad csmpaDy for issue of
patents for land along the line Of the
road In Minnesota and In Dakota east
OF the Missouri river Commissioner
Sparks has reported TO the secretary Of
the interior that a portion Of the road
was definitely located and constructed
within the line required by law. and
that no measure for forfeiture of land
on that part OF the line was pending
before Congress at its adjournment.
and he is Informed by the chairman
and leading members of the house
committee on public lands. that no
such measure was proposed or consid-
cred by said committee. The commits
sioner therefore recommended that
patents De issued TO the company for
lands along so much Of the road as lies
between the point near Duluth, Min
nesota and the Missouri river la Dako-
"a, but states II as mis- opinion that no
lands should be patented to said COM
pany for lands on any other portion Of
the road.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1887-04-07
SPARKS, DEPARTMENT.
He IDstrucis His special Agents-A New
Rule from Lamar.

Washington Telegram: Commits
siUnpr sparks has Instructed special
Agent. Downey in Montana that there
must be no interference with settlers
for taking from the pnblic lands wood
and timber necessary for their family
aud settlement uses, but the special
agents are expected TO devote their
tine and energies TO the prevention OF
timber depredations by corporations.
the secretary of the interior has
promulgated new rule for the gov.
erDmeut OF the Yellowstone National
park. These rules prohibit the injury
or removal Of geyser formations, al
lowing OF stock TO Craze in the vicinity
cutting or injury Of growing timber
unnecessary lighting Of fires, the in
jury or killing Of birds OF animals, the
wanton destruction Of fish. the perma
nent residence OF any person In th,
park, the posting Of private notices ol
the establishment Of drinking saloon.
or bars The outfits Of persons found
hunting or in possession Of game will
become conflscated and the persons
making themselves obnoxious 10 the
officer In charge Of the park will be
elected from the park.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1887-04-07
HonorabIy Acquitted.
The Coroner's Jury Decide the
Killing of Clark Justifiable
Homicide
And Ben Mason is a Free Man
and Entitled to a Need
Of Praise.
Secretary Lamar Promulgates a
New Rule for the Government
OF the National Park.
CLARK's CRIME.
Ben Mason HonorabIy Acquitted.

CLARk's CRIME.
Ben Mason HonorabIy Acquitted.
Coroner X. q. Redd and Deputy
King returned at about midnight
from Powderville where they they had
been TO investigate the Clark killing.
Ben Mason returned with them out
was at once released from custody by
the proper officials. The inquest was
held yesterday and the evidence of
Mr.. Mason was corroborated by an
other witness of the affair-Msson's 3
brother in.law. The action by Clark
Of attempting the rape of the little
girl was fully proven, and before the
day Of the killing q party Of COW boys
were seriously contemplating re-
course to lynch law upon Clark. The
details Of the crime Of Clark were re-
voting. The crime had been syste-
matlcally furthered by him for months
back, and the only wonder is that
Mason did not shoot him on sight in
stead Of making the arrest. The tale
as told by Mason on the witness stand
and substantisted by his brother-in-
law bore out the account given by
him upon his first arrival in Miles
City, with the exception Of some
things brought out upon close ques-
tioning. The difference wac that
Mason in company with his brother
in-law went TO Clark's shack and
found Clark sleeping with Winches-
ter beside him. Mason entered the
shack and covered Clark with his gun,
Clark having immediately awakened
and tussel ensued for the possession
of the gun, resulting in Clark's defeat.
They had scarcely proceeded twenty
rods when Clark attempted flight and
Mason shot the first time without
bringing the rifle to his shoulder.
Clark did not stop and second shot
was fired and this falling to bring him
Mason dropped on his knee, took
good aim and fired, the ball entering
Clark's head at the left temple and
passing completely through. Tn,
body was buried at Powderville, ant
a breath OF relief that the wretch hac
been killed off before accomplishin,
his hellish purpose Is his requiem.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1887-04-07
NOW THEY KNOW HIM.
Further Details Of the Remarkable Career
Of Billy Kissape.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 4.-The
Leader yesterday published another
installment Of the story Of Sidney e..
Burton's efforts to run down Wm.
Kissane. It says: Every detail OF
this case has been preserved in manu-
script, and is now In the possession Of
IA daughtr of Burton, Mrs. Frances N.
Bowman, of No. 95 State street. The
documentary evidence includes the
manuscript of book written by Mr..
Burton, and yoluminous correspon-
dence with persons interested in the
case, a complete story OF kissane's ca
reer. which never has appeared In
print.
In 1851 Mr.. Burton had been estab-
lished for eight years as the proprietor
OF a leather and woolen warehouse.
He conducted q prosperous business.
Among his correspondents were Riley
d Chaplin, q leather firm located in
Cincinnati. Iu November, 1851, Mr..
Burton held their notes for y, 800,
and he owned 1900 sheep skins which
were stored in their warehouse. On
Dec. 70, 1851, he visited Cincinnati
and iouLd that firm had made an AS
sigDment. They were succeeded by
Lyman Cole, q man who was subse-
auently arrested In New York on the
charge of having been implicated with
kissane In the bank forgery. When
! Mr.. Burton asked for payment OF the
notes aud the return OF the sheepskins
he was informed that he could go to
the devil with the rest OF the creditors
Capt. Cummings, who commanded
u e Martha Washington, was an init.
mate friend of Cole and Kissane had
an interest in the business. MIR. Bur.
ton learned that they had purchased
the Martha Washington, and was an-
noyed over the unfavorabie clrcum'
stances that prevented her arrival.
The vessel put In an appearance aI last
and steamed out ofCincinnati for New
Orleans with a heavy invoice on jan
uary o, 1852. IL soon developed that
F, the steamer and cargo were heavily
insured. On January IL, 1852, the
boat was burned near Helena, ARK.
sixteen lives were lost and the value
Of the property was placed ut sl2o,WV;
Early In the same year Burton said
Adam Chaplin was In New YORK en-
deavoring TO secure the payment ot an
insurance policy for $4,000, and salts
fled that the burning Of the steamer
was an net of incendiarism, he notified
the insurance companies, and they re-
fused to pay the money. The conspir'
ators then sought 10 win Mr.. Burton
over TO their side. He says In his
manuscript that they offered him
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1887-04-07
CHURCHES.
SOCIETIES.

A. o. H.-Diyision No | meets nrst aId sscond
Sundays of each month.
X. Of H.-Meets 4 r.t and third Wednesdays at
5.s0p. M, at Odd Fellows Hall.
A.F.&A. M.-leowstone Lodge, No. a q It
and third Wednesdays,
X. A. M.-rellowstone Chapter, No. B, second
and fourth Saturdays.
X. T.-Dsmaseus 0ommandery, second and
fourth Thursdays.
/. %. y. F.-Cnster Lodge, No. 49, every
Monday n their hall.
LOO. F-sentinal Eneampment, No, 6. ars'
and third Friday.
X. Of P.-Crusader Lodge. No. Z, Thursday
evenings at Odd Fellows Hall.
C. X. Of A.-Miles City Branch, every sunday a
p. m.
K. Of L.-First and third Fridays.
q. A. R-U. :. Grant Post, No. IA, first anc
third Tuesdays.
10. @. T.--star Of the West. No. "a, ever,
Thursday evening.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-30

THE YEAR WITHOUT a SUMMER.-
Since the recent hot spell there have
been many and anxious inquiries as to
the date of the mythical 'year with
out summer" 1t makes the reader
feel cool and pleasant just to think of
it. There was such a year, in fact.
1t was in 1916. January and Fcbru-
airy were mild; March cold; April
began warm, but ended in snow and
ice; in May the ice formed an inch
thick in the Middle Atlantic States !;
in June frost and ice were common,
killing all the fruit. Snow fell in
New England on June II and ice
formed in the Middle States both in
July and August, destroying the corn
crop and raising the price to So n
bushel, while -four averaged Sl3 Il
barrel during the year. a change of
this sort would be little too violent
even for the most pronounced hot
weather grumblcr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-30
MISCELLANEOUS.
Constitutional Centennial Cele
bration.

The following is an outline of the
principal ceremonies in preparation
for the Constitutional Centennial
Celebration to be held at Philadel-
phia on the 18th, 10th and 18th of
September next:
The 18th of September is assigned
for professional industrial display.
Its object will be to illustrate, in con-
trast, the customs, domestic charac-
teristics, commerce, arts, implements
of industry, means of transportation,
etc., etc., of 1887 with those of 1887 j.,
with view to give ocular demonstra-
ton of the changes and national prog
ress made in the first century of our
constitutional existence. The display,
moving in 4 long procession, mounted
upon cars prepared for the purpose,
accompanied by various civic organ
izations, promises to be feature of
brilliant and historic interest.
In the evening of that day the gov
ernor of Pennsylvania will hold n
public reception in honor of the gov
errors of the States and Territories
present at the celebration.
The 10th of September is assigned
for the military parade and review
of the regiments and companies of
the militia of the several States and
Territories, accompanied by their re-
pective governors and staffs and by
detachments from the army and navy
of the United States, detailed for
that occasion. From the returns al
ready received the commission cX-
poets the presence of from twelve to
fifteen thousand State troops. One
State alone offers seven thousand
troops in honor of the occasion.
1t is also intended, if practicable,
to illustrate in this parade the con-
trast between the military arms and
equipments of revolutionary times
and those of the present day.
The cooperation of the army and
navy of the United States has been
assured to the commission.
In the evening of the same day
will occur public reception in honor
of the president of the United States,
with the governors, representatives of
foreign governments, military, etc.
The 18th of September is devoted
to the special services of commemo-
ration, at which the president of the
United States will preside. The ora
ton will be pronounced by Mr.. JUS
tice Miller of the supreme court of
the United States. In addition there
will be a poem, national hymns, vo-
cal and instrumental music, etc.
Various other entertainments are of
fered by citizens during the progress
of the celebration.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-30

SHOULD BRING THEIR KEYs.-Onc
of the most important rules governing
the action of postofIicc lock-box rem
tiers is Bring your keys with YOU"
The clerks in the postotlice are. often
greatly retarded at times in the gen
eral Office duty by being called upon
to get mail from the lock-boxes of
renters who have forgotten or neg
lected to bring their keys along
There is no law compelling the clerks
to wait upon such individuals and it
is only an act of courtesy when they
stop to do so, and to avoid delay and
annoyance, lock-boX renters are re-
quested to bring their keys with them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-30
MEDICINAL.
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The undersigned having been re
stored to health by simple means, after
suffering for several years with a severe
lung affection, and that dread disease
Consumption, is anxious to make
known to his fellow sufferers the means
of cure. To those who desire it, he VIII
of the prescription used, which they
will find q sure cure for consumption,
Asthma, Catarrh, Bronchitis and
all throat and lung Maladies. He
hopes all sufferers will try his Remedy
as it is invaluable. Those desiring the
prescription, which will cost them moth.
ing, and may prove a blessing, will
please address, REV. EDWARD A. VIII
SON, Williamsburg, Kings County
New York.
,anuarY 4. 1SS7-1Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-30
shenandoah Valley r, r,
s. F. TYLER. Receiver.

s. F. TYLER, Receiver.
Schedule in effect August l, 1887.
LEAVE cHARLEsTowS.
Dos 4. VI. Daily-New Orleans Express
Roanoke and intermediate stations
and all points South and South
west. through Pullman Sleeping
cars from New York and Philadcl-
phia TO Chat anOOga. ......
3:O7 P NJ DaiIy-Memphis Express from
New York aud Philadelphia. with
day coaches to Roanoke. making
connection through to the South.
$40 T. VI. Daily except Sunday-Luray Ac-
cOmmOdaIiOn.
ARRIVE AT CuARLESTowN.
GIG \. NJ, Daily except Sunday -IlagerstOwn
Accommodation.
1907 4. VI. DaiIy-BaItimOre Express. from
all points South. arrive In BaItf-
more $500 r. NJ. Harrisburg j:l5
PM. Philadelphia. ESQ 7. VI.
OLA r. VI. DuiIy-Sew York and Philudel-
phia Express. from Chattanooga
and all points South. Arrive Phil
adclphia 4:25 \. NJ, New York
$50 A. VI. Sleeping cars through
to New York win. Harrisburg.
Ticket Agents will furnish all information
and through schedules upon application.
.. HOWARD ROVER.
Genl. Pass. Agt..
August o. 1857. Roanoke, Va.